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0 - 2022-23 Ski Equipment / Boot Fitting

Cross-Country Ski Equipment / Boot Fitting

45 minutes

Book an in-store ski equipment fitting with one of our expert ski technicians. We provide personalized ski, boot and pole fittings for classic and skate skiing.

0 - 2022-23 Winter Early Season

Seniors Three-Week Series: Beginner Skate Lessons (age 55+)

4 hours 30 minutes @ CA$141.75

Acquire your ski legs early this year. Join a short series of beginner lessons to get started, whether it's your first time at the Canmore Nordic Centre or a reacquaintance to the sport.

Seniors Three-Week Series: Intermediate Skate Lessons

4 hours 30 minutes @ CA$141.75

If you've taken a ski lesson with Trail Sports before or you have some ski experience and want to brush up on your technique, this is a great way to start the season.

Learn to Loppet (slideshow and ski) - Two-part session: Dec. 13 slideshow presentation; Dec. 15 on-snow technique tuneup (classic skiing)

3 hours @ CA$55.00

For an introduction to loppet skiing, join CANSI Level 4 instructor and World Loppet Master Karen Messenger for a slideshow presentation and on-snow technique tuneup. Attendance to the slideshow is by donation to the food bank; registration is for the on-snow session (classic skiing).

Learn to Loppet (slideshow only) - Slideshow presentation, Dec. 13

1 hour 30 minutes

Join CANSI Level 4 instructor and World Loppet Master Karen Messenger for a slideshow presentation on the introduction to loppet skiing. Attendance is by donation to the food bank.

Adult Two-Day Beginner Lessons (mornings)

4 hours @ CA$210.00

Acquire your ski legs early this year. Join this mini series of beginner lessons to get started, whether it's your first time at the Canmore Nordic Centre or a reacquaintance to the sport. Total of four hours of instruction time (two hours per day).

2022 Winter Specialty Programs

Wax Clinic

2 hours @ CA$10.50

Includes:
Benefits of liquid glide wax
Liquid glide wax application
Hard glide wax application
Brushing and aftercare

Grip wax
Hard grip wax
Layering
Base binder
Klister application

Other products:
Ski skin care
Hard hf products
Roto brushes

Women's Two-Day Clinic - Classic Ski One Day, Skate Ski the Next

6 hours @ CA$220.50

Start 2023 with a technique refresher. Join CANSI Level 3-4 instructors and enhance classic and skate skills on various terrain. Includes hill technique. It's encouraged that you already have some experience in classic and skate technique, and you must have the appropriate equipment for each day (rentals available at Trail Sports).

With morning sessions, there is time to ski on your own or with the group in the afternoon.

Women’s Downhill Lesson (on cross-country skis)

2 hours @ CA$94.50

Gain confidence on the downhills in this terrain-specific lesson.

Learn to Telemark (on cross-country skis)

2 hours @ CA$105.00

As they say, “Free your heel, free your mind.” Learn to cruise down the slopes on your cross-country skis using the traditional telemark turn. Lesson includes learning the telemark turn progression and concludes by putting this technique into practice on the trail.

**Classic or skate equipment is appropriate for this lesson; however, classic ski boots allow your foot more flex and enable you to feel the necessary pressure under the ball of your foot.

2022-23 Adult Private/Semi-Private Ski Lessons

Group Beginner Classic Ski Lesson - 11am-12:30pm

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$57.75

Learn the basics of classic skiing in a group lesson, 1.5 hours of instruction and fun on snow.

Beginner Private Classic Ski Lesson (1 participant)

1 hour @ CA$110.25

Learn or improve the classic ski technique with a focus on your specific needs in a one-hour lesson.

Beginner Semi-Private Classic Ski Lesson (2-5 participants)

1 hour @ CA$183.75

Improve the classic ski technique with a focus on your group's specific abilities. Ideally, everyone has a similar level of ski experience. (Additional skiers welcomed up to eight people maximum; $30 + gst per person for sixth, seventh and eighth skier. Please enquire at Trail Sports for payment of additional skiers.)

Intermediate/Advanced Classic Skiing - Private Lesson (1 participant)

1 hour @ CA$110.25

Improve the classic ski technique with focus on your specific needs in a one-hour lesson with a CANSI Level 2 to 4 instructor.

Intermediate/Advanced Classic Skiing - Semi-Private Lesson (2-5 participants)

1 hour @ CA$183.75

Improve technique with focus on the specific needs of your group in a one-hour lesson, booked with a CANSI Level 2 or higher instructor. Everyone in the group should have some previous experience with classic skiing and be of similar ability. (Additional skiers welcomed up to eight people maximum; $30 + gst per person for sixth, seventh and eighth skier. Please enquire at Trail Sports for payment of additional skiers.)

Private Classic Ski Lesson and Tour (1 participant; 2 hours total)

2 hours @ CA$183.75

Improve your skiing with a private lesson, and then put your new skills to the test on a one-hour guided tour with your instructor. The lesson + tour package is for CLASSIC skiing only (not skate skiing).

Semi-Private Classic Lesson and Tour (2-5 participants; 2 hours total)

2 hours @ CA$315.00

Enjoy a personalized lesson for your group of 2-5 people, followed by a one-hour guided tour to explore the ski trails and test your new skills. The lesson + tour package is for CLASSIC skiing only (not skate skiing). (Additional skiers welcomed up to eight people maximum; $50 + gst per person for sixth, seventh and eighth skier. Please enquire at Trail Sports for payment of additional skiers.)

Beginner Private Skate Ski Lesson (1 participant)

1 hour @ CA$110.25

Improve your skate skiing technique with focus on your specific needs in a one-hour lesson.

Beginner Skate Skiing - Semi-Private Lesson (2-5 participants)

1 hour @ CA$183.75

Learn to skate ski in a one-hour semi-private lesson with your group of friends or family. Having some level of comfort on classic skis is recommended before trying skate skiing. Ideally, your group is of a similar skiing ability. (Additional skiers welcomed up to eight people maximum; $30 + gst per person for sixth, seventh and eighth skier. Please enquire at Trail Sports for payment of additional skiers.)

Intermediate/Advanced Skate Skiing - Private Lesson (1 participant)

1 hour @ CA$110.25

Improve technique with focus on your specific needs in a one-hour lesson with a CANSI Level 2 or higher instructor.

Intermediate/Advanced Skate Skiing - Semi-Private Lesson (2-5 participants)

1 hour @ CA$183.75

Improve technique with focus on the specific needs of your group in a one-hour lesson, booked with a CANSI Level 2 or higher instructor. Everyone in the group should have some previous experience with skate skiing and be of similar ability. (Additional skiers welcomed up to eight people maximum; $30 + gst per person for sixth, seventh and eighth skier. Please enquire at Trail Sports for payment of additional skiers.)

2022-23 Winter Fat Biking

Private Guided Fat Bike Ride (1 participant; 90 minutes)

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$110.25

Guided ride and instruction from PMBIA-certified instructors. Build basic skills and knowledge to shred the winter trails.

Semi-Private Fat Bike Guided Ride (2-5 participants; 1.5 hours)

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$183.75

A guided ride with instruction from PMBIA-certified instructors. Personalize your own group of 2-5 people and build basic skills and knowledge that will allow you to shred the winter trails.

2022-23 Winter Five-Week Series

Beginner Classic Ski Lessons x 5 (Mondays, Jan. start)